1. [MUSEUM-L] FW: 3 fellowship opportunities
2. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] oral historian job announcement
3. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] job announcement
4. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] Position Openings (3)--Yellowstone National
Park
Below are 3 SI fellowship opportunities to share.
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Program Number: 00119
Title: Graduate Student
Fellowships
Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution
SYNOPSIS: These fellowships allow students to conduct research
for ten-week periods in association with Smithsonian research staff
members. Applicants must be formally enrolled in a graduate program of
study, must have completed at least one semester, and must not yet
have been advanced to candidacy in a doctoral program. The stipend is
$6,500.
Deadline(s): 01/15/2011
Established Date: 11/12/1980
Follow-Up Date: 11/01/2011
Review Date: 12/03/2010
Contact:
Address: Office of Fellowships
470 L'Enfant Plaza Suite 7102
MRC 902 PO Box 37012
Washington, DC 20560
U.S.A.
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Web Site: http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLapp.htm
Program URL: http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFellowship.doc
Tel: 202-275-0655
Fax: 202-275-0489
Deadline Ind: Postmark
Deadline Open: No
Award Type(s): Fellowship
In-Residence
Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
Any/No Restrictions
Locations Tenable: U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)
Appl Type(s): Graduate Student
Target Group(s): NONE
Funding Limit: $6,500 SEEBELOW
Duration: 10 WEEK(s)
Indirect Costs: Unspecified
Cost Sharing: No
Sponsor Type: Federal
Geo. Restricted: NO RESTRICTIONS
CFDA#:
OBJECTIVES: Research must be related to a discipline which is
pursued at the Smithsonian.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are students formally enrolled in a graduate
program, who have completed at least one semester and not yet have
been advanced to candidacy if in a Ph.D. program. Applicants whose
native language is not english are expected to have the ability to
write and converse fluently in English.
FUNDING
Graduate student stipends are $6,500.(ljl)
KEYWORDS: EDUCATION
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Program Number: 00195
Title: Predoctoral
Fellowships
Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution
SYNOPSIS: The fellowship allow students to conduct research for
periods of three to twelve months. Applicants must have completed
coursework and preliminary examinations for the doctoral degree, and
must be engaged in dissertation research. In addition, candidates must
have the approval of their universities to conduct their doctoral
research at the Smithsonian.
Deadline(s): 01/15/2011
Established Date: 11/12/1980
Follow-Up Date: 11/01/2011
Review Date: 12/03/2010
Contact:
Address: Office of Fellowships
470 L'Enfant Plaza Suite 7102
MRC 902 PO Box 37012
Washington, DC 20560
U.S.A.
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Web Site: http://www.si.edu/ofg/fell.htm#fofg
Program URL: http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLPrgInfo.htm
Tel: 202-275-0655
Fax: 202-275-0489
Deadline Ind: Postmark
Deadline Open: No
Award Type(s): Dissertation
Fellowship
In-Residence
Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
Any/No Restrictions
Locations Tenable: U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)
Appl Type(s): Graduate Student
Target Group(s): NONE
Funding Limit: $30,000 SEEBELOW
Duration: 12 MONTHS
Indirect Costs: Unspecified
Cost Sharing: No
Sponsor Type: Federal
Geo. Restricted: NO RESTRICTIONS
CFDA#:
OBJECTIVES: The fellowship allow students to conduct research
for periods of three to twelve months. Fellows have access to the
Smithsonian Institution Libraries with privileges which include
borrowing library materials, interlibrary loans, intralibrary loans,
document delivery, database searching, and reference assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Students enrolled in a university as candidates for the Ph.D. or
equivalent are eligible for predoctoral fellowships. By the time the
appointment begins, the university must approve the undertaking of
dissertation research at the Smithsonian Institution and certify that
requirements for the doctorate, other than the dissertation, have been
met.
FUNDING
Financial support, in addition to a Smithsonian fellowship, for
such purposes as research travel and equipment may be received from
other sources provided that no special demands are made upon the
fellow's time. Permission to receive additional stipend support must
be requested in writing from the Office of Fellowships. The term is
three to twelve months. Fellows will be provided with space to conduct
their research within the department in which they are working.
Applicants should consult in advance with their proposed advisor(s)
regarding the availability of facilities and necessary equipment. The
amount of support services available to the fellow will be determined
by the workload of the department and the policy of the department
chairperson and/or unit director. Fellows have access to the
Smithsonian Institution Libraries with privileges which include
borrowing library materials, interlibrary loans, intralibrary loans,
document delivery, database searching, and reference assistance.
(ljl)
KEYWORDS: EDUCATION
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Program Number: 00204
Title: Senior
Fellowships
Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution
SYNOPSIS: Fellowships of $45,000 plus allowances support up to
twelve months of in-residence research in biological and physical
sciences, art, history, and social sciences. Eligible applicants are
scholars who have held the Ph.D. degree for more than seven years.
Deadline(s): 01/15/2011
Established Date: 05/26/1992
Follow-Up Date: 11/01/2011
Review Date: 12/03/2010
Contact:
Address: Office of Fellowships, MRC 902
P.O. Box 37012
Suite 9300, Victor Building
Washington, DC 20560-0902
U.S.A.
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Web Site: http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLapp.htm
Program URL: http://www.si.edu/ofg/fell.htm#fofg
Tel: 202-275-0655
Fax: 202-275-0489
Deadline Ind: Postmark
Deadline Open: No
Award Type(s): Fellowship
In-Residence
Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
Any/No Restrictions
Locations Tenable: U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)
Appl Type(s): Doctoral-Midcareer/Senior Invst.
Postdoctoral
Target Group(s): NONE
Funding Limit: $45,000 SEEBELOW
Duration: 12 MONTHS
Indirect Costs: Unspecified
Cost Sharing: No
Sponsor Type: Federal
Geo. Restricted: NO RESTRICTIONS
CFDA#:
OBJECTIVES: Fellows will be provided with space to conduct
their research within the department in which they are working.
Applicants should consult in advance with their proposed advisor(s)
regarding the availability of facilities and necessary equipment. The
amount of support services available to the fellow will be determined
by the workload of the department and the policy of the department
chairperson and/or unit director. Fellows have access to the
Smithsonian Institution Libraries with privileges which include
borrowing library materials, interlibrary loans, intralibrary loans,
document delivery, database searching, and reference assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants who have received the Ph.D. or equivalent before January
15, 2004 are eligible to apply for senior fellowships. Senior
Fellowship applications may be submitted one and a half years in
advance.
FUNDING
The stipend for Senior Fellows is $45,000 per year (twelve months).
Fellows will be provided with space to conduct their research within
the department in which they are working. Applicants should consult in
advance with their proposed advisor(s) regarding the availability of
facilities and necessary equipment. The amount of support services
available to the fellow will be determined by the workload of the
department and the policy of the department chairperson and/or unit
director. Fellows have access to the Smithsonian Institution Libraries
with privileges which include borrowing library materials,
interlibrary loans, intralibrary loans, document delivery, database
searching, and reference assistance. (ljl)
KEYWORDS: EDUCATION
Cathy Fletcher
Supervisory Grant & Contract Administrator
Smithsonian Institution, Office of Sponsored Projects
202-633-7109 (phone)
202-312-1932 (fax)
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Subject: [archives] oral historian job announcement
University of South Carolina - Oral Historian
The South Caroliniana Library seeks a dynamic archivist with extensive
knowledge of the field of oral history to curate all relevant South
Caroliniana Library audio and video holdings. This position will be
responsible for developing and maintaining catalogs of such holdings,
as well as insuring their proper conservation and preservation. The
oral historian will also participate in projects designed to identify
narrators, research questions, and conduct interviews on topics
relevant
to the mission of the Library. This position will supervise student
and contract employees, interns and/or volunteers assisting with
curatorial work as well as the transcription and editing of
interviews. The oral historian will report to the Director of the
South Caroliniana Library.
The University of South Carolina, founded in 1801, enrolls
approximately 20,500 undergraduate students and 6,500 graduate
students on the Columbia campus. University Libraries contains more
than 3 million volumes, 4 million microforms, 1 million manuscripts,
325,000 maps, and 944,000 government documents; and houses the
University's special collections. University Libraries is a member of
LYRASIS, OCLC, the Association of Research Libraries, and the Center
for Research
Libraries.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field and two
years relevant professional experience; oral history experience;
in-depth knowledge of media technologies; strong oral and written
communication skills; ability to work successfully as a member of
formal and informal teams. SLED background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree awarded from an
ALA-accredited library school and four years of professional
experience in oral history; demonstrated organization, analytical and
interpersonal skills; experience in an academic archive/library
setting.
Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Full-time,
12-month, unclassified, tenure-track, faculty status position with the
rank of Librarian. Benefits include medical, dental, state retirement
or optional retirement plan.
Apply online at http://uscjobs.sc.edu <http://uscjobs.sc.edu>
<http://uscjobs.sc.edu/> (search by Requisition 002990). The cover
letter, explaining the reason for your interest and qualifications,
may be addressed to Chair, Oral Historian Search Committee. Three
references submitted must include names, addresses, telephone numbers,
and e-mail addresses. The search committee will begin reviewing
applications on January 6, 2011 and will continue until the position
is filled.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. USC is an EOE.
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Subject: [archives] job announcement
POSITION: Archivist (12-Month Position)
Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's
degree. Familiarity with south Louisiana music, folklore, and history
is also essential. The Archivist will be employed in digitiing and
cataloging archives, as well as organizing and accessioning newly
acquired archival material. This entails conversion of archival
material from its donated format to the industry-standard storage
media using digital processing software. Applicants also should have
experience with mixing and mastering various forms of audio for
commercial release, proper setup of sound equipment, and also
maintenance of the equipment. Applicants must have experience in
restoration and maintenance of analog audio and videotape. Applicants
also should have experience in mixing live and pre-recorded
multi-track audio from both analog and digital formats using Pro-Tools
or any compatible modern recording software.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Archivist must be well organized,
detail-oriented, and technology-savvy with the ability to troubleshoot
and repair equipment as needed. He or she will possess experience with
both Macintosh and IBM-compatible computers, analog to digital audio
and video conversion, multi-platform networking, and in establishing
and maintaining databases. The Archivist will also possess extensive
experience in the industry-standard programs used by the Center for
database management (Filemaker Pro), analog to digital audio and video
conversion (WaveLab, Sound Forge, iDVD, iTunes, Final Cut Pro, and
Peak) and knowledge of archival standards for restoration,
preservation, and storage. The applicant must also be familiar with
standard word processing and office administrative programs.
In addition to archival work and cataloging, the applicant must be
able to collaborate with center fellows on various media projects,
coordinate fundraising efforts including grant writing, and conduct
fieldwork to enhance/create collections. He/she must also be available
for offsite instruction at schools, camps, conferences, and other
applicable institutions/events.
The Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism, established in 2001, is
one of the six Centers of Excellence on the University of Louisiana at
Lafayette campus. The Center enhances cultural and eco-tourism through
five avenues: its extensive online tourism guide, annual statewide
tourism conference, interaction and research of its fellows, fieldwork
and archival programming, and community outreach.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATIONS: including curriculum vitae and three letters of
reference, should be submitted to:
Dr. A. David Barry, Interim Director
Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism
P.O. Box 44149
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 70504-4149
Telephone: 337.482-1320
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Westward Ho!
Subject: [archives] Position Openings (3)--Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park has position openings for three full-time,
term-funded project archivists to work in our Heritage and Research Center
located at the north entrance of the Park in Gardiner, Montana.
The successful candidates will be responsible for processing complex
collections of personal papers and historical records: appraising,
arranging, preserving, describing through written finding aids, and
cataloging the collections into a collection management system and shared
library catalog. The archivists will also survey and reappraise
collections, conducting research into provenance and making recommendations
for retention, processing, and preservation.
The full position announcement is posted on USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). It
is open for applicants from today, December 1 through Wednesday, December
15. The announcement number is: CK408415YP. You can also find the
announcement by searching on the job title (archivist) and/or the
geographic location (Gardiner, MT).
Please let potential candidates know about this opportunity. (I can
currently see a small herd of elk and three bison out my office
window--it's truly an amazing place to work!)
Anne L. Foster, CA
Archivist
Yellowstone National Park
(307) 344-2563
(406) 848-9958 fax
Mailing Address:
PO Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Physical Address:
Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center
200 Old Yellowstone Trail
Gardiner, MT 59030
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